Saturday Reading

Giants

QB

Traina Inside Football: 30 Questions, 30 Days: Day 2 Ryan Nassib
http://www.dev.insidefootball.com/letters-to-the-editor/30-questions-30-days-day-2/

DT

Giants.com: Inside the Film Room: DT Johnathan Hankins
http://giants.com/videos/videos/Inside-the-Film-Room-DT-Johnathan-Hankins/2a80debf-ccea-4cff-9a5d-6c35a05c5fb1

Stapleton The Record: Giants' Bromley won't be charged attorney says
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants-bromley-won-t-be-charged-1.1511423

Kratch NJ.com: Giants hire defensive assistant to complete Ben McAdoo's 1st coaching staff
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/02/giants_hire_defensive_assistant_to_complete_ben_mc.html

RV NYDN: Ex-NFL defensive tackle Jeff Zgonina assistant defensive line coach for Giants
http://nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-new-assistant-line-coach-jeff-zgonina-article-1.2530409



NFL

Wesseling NFL.com: Franchise tag primer: Miller, Cousins top candidates
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000635791/article/franchise-tag-primer-miller-cousins-top-candidates

Claassen PFF: CORDY GLENN TOPS THE LIST OF FREE AGENT OFFENSIVE TACKLES
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/02/12/pro-cordy-glenn-tops-free-agent-tackle-list/

Vrentas MMQB: Mike Carey was supposed to be CBS’s answer to Mike Pereira, FOX’s popular officiating expert. His two seasons on the job haven’t quite gone as planned. The referee-turned-broadcaster on the avalanche of criticism he receives in his new job, and the state of officiating in the NFL
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/02/11/nfl-officiating-mike-carey-cbs

ARIZONA
Farrar SI.com: NFL offseason outlook Arizona Cardinals
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/02/12/nfl-offseason-outlook-2016-arizona-cardinals

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: It's been a strange year for McCoy: And here's a deeper look into the many Shades of Shady:
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/02/11/its-been-a-strange-year-for-lesean-mccoy/

Dunne Buffalo News: Bills due to void final two years of Harvin's contract
https://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/02/12/bills-harvin-due-to-become-free-agent/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers don't renew contract of special teams assistant
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article60062036.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Matt Forte says Bears won't re-sign him, ending 8-year Chicago career
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-matt-forte-leaves-bears-free-agency-20160212-story.html

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Running Success: Matt Forte one of Bears' best backs ever
http://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-football/7/71/1324158/running-success-matt-forte-one-bears-best-backs-ever

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Saying farewell to Matt Forte says plenty about Bears' direction
http://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-football/7/71/1324170/saying-farewell-matt-forte-says-plenty-bears-direction

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: RB consensus: Huge offseason for Bengals' Jeremy Hill
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/02/12/rb-consensus-huge-offseason-bengals-jeremy-hill/80297130/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Joe Thomas knows he can still be traded despite club's reassurances
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/02/browns_joe_thomas_knows_hes_tr.html

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys already have one RB from 2008 draft, but would they be interested in adding another
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/02/12/cowboys-already-one-rb-2008-draft-interested-adding-another

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Broncos offseason issues begin at QB position with Brock Osweiler:
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29511263/broncos-offseason-issues-begin-at-qb-position-osweiler

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Brian Callahan expected to join Lions as QBs coach
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/02/12/brian-callahan-lions/80285326/

Katzenstein Detroit News: Lions add ex-Falcons OT Lamar Holmes
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/02/12/lions-add-ex-falcons-ot-lamar-holmes/80291598/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Letroy Guion signs 3-year deal worth $11.25 million
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-sign-letroy-guion-to-long-term-contract-according-to-report-b99668781z1-368625821.html

JACKSONVILLE
Carlyon Fla Times Union: Jaguars sign former CFL cornerback Josh Johnson
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/400642/hays-carlyon/2016-02-12/jaguars-sign-cornerback-josh-johnson

LOS ANGELES
Wharton B/R: Cornerback Trumaine Johnson Is Hidden Gem in 2016 NFL Free Agency
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2615906-cornerback-trumaine-johnson-is-hidden-gem-in-2016-nfl-free-agency

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Brice McCain, Quinton Coples released as Miami Dolphins begin shedding salary
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article60029376.html

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings offseason primer: the offensive line
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-offseason-primer-the-offensive-line/368605471/

PHILADELPHIA
Eckel NJ.com: How Doug Pederson's Eagles' offense will differ from Chip Kelly's
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/02/how_doug_pedersons_offense_will_differ_from_chip_k.html

PITTSBURGH
Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers re-sign long snapper Warren
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/02/13/Steelers-re-sign-long-snapper-Warren/stories/201602130059

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers 4-round mock draft
http://sportsblogs.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers-steelers-blog/2016/02/12/Steelers-4-round-mock-draft.html

SEATTLE
Cole B/R: Richard Sherman Q& A: CB Talks Success, Failure and Life Away from the Field
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2616213-richard-sherman-qa-cb-talks-success-failure-and-life-away-from-the-field

WASHINGTON
Breer NFL.com:
FWIW, Redskins QB Robert Griffin III did pass his exit physical, which clears the way for his impending release (matter of when, not if).

Testfatsion Wash Post: Offseason question: Should the Redskins draft a nose tackle or an end in the first round?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/02/12/offseason-question-should-the-redskins-draft-a-nose-tackle-or-an-end-in-the-first-round/

Draft

WR
Auman Tampa Times: Ex-FSU receiver Dent seeks NFL shot
http://home.tampabay.com/sports/college/ex-fsu-receiver-greg-dent-seeks-nfl-shot/2265220

TE
Galko B/R: Hunter Henry Is 2016 NFL Draft's Best Tight End, and It's Not Close
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2616093-hunter-henry-is-2016-nfl-drafts-best-tight-end-and-its-not-close

LB
Brooks NFL.com: LB Jaylon Smith reminds of young Patrick Willis
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000635897/article/brooks-lb-jaylon-smith-reminds-of-young-patrick-willis

History

Gregorian KC Star: Bedridden and on feeding tube, former Chiefs great Otis Taylor is cared for by loving sister
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article60120616.html

Judge Talk of Fame: If Marshawn Lynch is HOF worthy, he must get in line behind a couple of other Seahawks' backs
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/marshawn-lynch-headed-for-the-hall-of-fame-slow-down-people/

Giants Birthdays 2-13 to 2-19

2-13
Preston Parker WR SFA NYG 2014-2015 2-13-1987

2-14
Jared Lorenzen QB UDFA NYG 2006-2007 2-14-1981
Willie Ponder WR/KR D6 2003 NYG 2003-2005 2-14-1980
Anthony Wright QB FA NYG 2007 2-14-1976
New Bern NC Sun Journal 2-6-2016 Football: Wright's final NFL game was in Super Bowl XLII
http://m.newbernsj.com/article/20160205/SPORTS/160209347

2-15
Karl Chandler C/LG UDFA 1974 NYG 1974-1977 2-15-1952
Allen Green PK D8 1961 2-15-1938
Kelly Saalfeld C WGB NYG 1980 2-15-1956
Lance Scott C SFA NYG 1997-1998 2-15-1972

2-16
George Martin LDE D11 1975 NYG 1975-1988 2-16-1953
Dick Modzelewski RDT TR Pitt NYG 1956-1963 2-16-1931
Freddie Summers DB TR CLE NYG Training Camp 1972 2-16-1947

2-17
Scott Laidlaw RB WDAL NYG 1980 2-17-1953
Robert Massey FA NYG 1997 2-17-1967

2-18
Maury Buford P WCHI NYG 1988 2-18-1960
Jay Foreman LB FA NYG 2005 2-18-1976
Homer Jones E D20 1963 NYG Taxi Squad 1963-1964 NYG 1964-1969 2-18-1941
Gary Reasons LILB/RILB D4 1984 NYG 1984-1991 2-18-1962
Danny Ware RB SFA NYG 2007-2011 2-18-1985
Vince Warren WR D5 1986 NYG 1986 2-18-1963

2-19
Jim Crocicchia QB SFA NYG 1987 2-19-1964